2023 WATSON INSTITUTE VENTURE ACCELERATOR (FULLY FUNDED TO THE UNITED STATES)

DEADLINE: May 15, 2023 (Priority Deadline)|July 1, 2023 (Final Deadline)

The Watson Institute Venture Accelerator is a 16-week program designed for impact-driven entrepreneurs seeking to elevate their ventures with access to a global network, training designed to strengthen skills, and mentorship with seasoned professionals, venture capitalists, and executives. The program will kick off with an in-person Immersive in Boulder, Colorado. The remainder of programming is virtual and provides award-winning training, committed mentorship, and a powerful community of peers for next-generation entrepreneurs to advance their impact-focused ventures and lives.

This program is designed to complement the entrepreneurs’ existing venture work, allowing them to implement learnings in real-time.

Dates & Details

This is a 16-week program with weekly programming from July 20th – October 31st.

The program launches with an in-person Immersive in Boulder, Colorado. The Immersive will take place from July 20th – July 28th.

During the remaining 14 weeks, the weekly time commitment is approximately 6–8 hours per week.

Participate in the Fellowships culminating event called Summit where Fellows pitch to local leaders, funders, and entrepreneurs.

Fellows can earn up to $6,000 in seed funding for their venture.

Program Elements

The Watson Institute Venture Accelerator provides award-winning training, committed mentorship, and a powerful community of peers to equip Fellows with the tools and knowledge they need to support their venture’s continued development and impact.

Application Process

  1. Applications Submitted: Complete the online application: The online application contains 4 short essay questions and should take about 45 minutes to complete.
  2. Applications Reviewed: Our admissions team will review applications on a rolling basis starting in mid-March.
  3. Interview: Qualified applicants will be invited to a 20-minute Zoom interview. Interviews will begin April 1st, 2023.

4. Fellowship Allocation: Applicants are considered for a variety of full-ride fellowships. Learn more about our prestigious fellowships.

5. Fellows Notified: The admissions team will begin sending out final acceptances and fellowship awards in early May.

6. Fellows Confirm & Enroll: Fellows finalize enrollment by signing Watson’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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https://watson.is/watson-accelerator/

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